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Dover Board of Selectmen · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

May 23, 2024

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: John Jeffries, Robyn Hunter, David Haviland

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

I.1 Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen

Nominate John Jeffries as Chair of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To nominate John Jeffries as Chair of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. Haviland moved to nominate John Jeffries as Chair of the Board of Selectmen; Ms. Hunter seconded. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Haviland, second: Hunter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Robyn Hunter as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To nominate Robyn Hunter as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved to nominate Robyn Hunter as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; Mr. Haviland seconded. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Haviland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate Dave Haviland as a member of the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To nominate Dave Haviland as a member of the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved to nominate Dave Haviland as a member of the Board of Selectmen; Ms. Hunter seconded. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

I.2 Approve Lease Between DISH Wireless, LLC for Lease of Space on Existing Tower and

Approve the lease between the Town of Dover and DISH Wireless LLC for the lease of the space on the existing communications tower at 2 Dedham Street with a commencement date of July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the lease between the Town of Dover and DISH Wireless LLC for the lease of the space on the existing communications tower at 2 Dedham Street with a commencement date of July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved to approve the lease between the Town of Dover and DISH Wireless LLC for the lease of the space on the existing communications tower at 2 Dedham Street with a commencement date of July 1, 2024; Ms. Hunter seconded. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

I.5 Discussion re Willow Street Culvert Replacement Project

Approve an advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for funding in the amount of $613,000 for Willow Street culvert replacement; to approve the bid agreement in the amount of $498,000 to R. Bates and...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve an advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for funding in the amount of $613,000 for Willow Street culvert replacement; to approve the bid agreement in the amount of $498,000 to R. Bates and Sons, Inc. for construction services on the culvert replacement project; and to approve the Master Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $63,000 between the Town of Dover and Woodard and Curran for professional engineering services for the culvert replacement project

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve an advance of funds in lieu of borrowing for funding in the amount of $613,000 for Willow Street culvert replacement; to approve the bid agreement in the amount of $498,000 to R. Bates and Sons, Inc. for construction services on the culvert replacement project; and to approve the Master Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $63,000 between the Town of Dover and Woodard and Curran for professional engineering services for the culvert replacement project; Mr. Jeffries seconded. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Jeffries)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

I.6 Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Board of Selectmen and the

Approve the intergovernmental agreement between the Board of Selectmen and the Cemetery Commission regarding supervision of Town staff and the operation of Highland Cemetery as amended

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the intergovernmental agreement between the Board of Selectmen and the Cemetery Commission regarding supervision of Town staff and the operation of Highland Cemetery as amended

From the minutes

“Ms. Hunter moved to approve the intergovernmental agreement between the Board of Selectmen and the Cemetery Commission regarding supervision of Town staff and the operation of Highland Cemetery as amended; Mr. Jeffries seconded. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Hunter, second: Jeffries)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

C.1 Consent Agenda

Approve the Consent Agenda including the approval of the Director of Public Works vehicle use per section 2.4-3a(g) of the Personnel Rules and Regulations; the approval of Minuteman's...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Consent Agenda including the approval of the Director of Public Works vehicle use per section 2.4-3a(g) of the Personnel Rules and Regulations; the approval of Minuteman's appropriation of excess and deficiency funds; the approval of Mary Hornsby's reappointment to the Personnel Board for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025; and the approval of 2024 One-Day Special Liquor Licenses for various dates in May, June, and July

From the minutes

“Mr. Jeffries moved to approve the Consent Agenda including the approval of the Director of Public Works vehicle use per section 2.4-3a(g) of the Personnel Rules and Regulations; the approval of Minuteman's appropriation of excess and deficiency funds; the approval of Mary Hornsby's reappointment to the Personnel Board for a one-year term ending June 30, 2025; and the approval of 2024 One-Day Special Liquor Licenses for various dates in May, June, and July; Ms. Hunter seconded. It was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“At 8:05 PM, Mr. Jeffries motioned and Ms. Hunter seconded to adjourn the meeting; it was unanimously approved by roll-call vote..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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